APRILIA HABANA CUSTOM
Pass rate over time
The HABANA CUSTOM's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.9 points since 2006, 84.2% to 81.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage HABANA CUSTOM passes first time 79.6% of the time; by 20k that's 64.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a HABANA CUSTOM
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
33 | 30.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 18.5 |
| brakes |
|
16 | 14.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 13 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 8.3 |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 7.4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 5.6 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the HABANA CUSTOM beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the HABANA CUSTOM.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2001 (75.2% pass). Weakest: 2000 (73.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.